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Developers: We warned Apple about iOS maps quality — Developers say they gave Apple plenty of warning about issues with its iOS maps app revamp. — To the casual observer it might appear that Apple was caught off guard by just how bad its its in-house maps app was. But the company had plenty of warning.

Samsung to unveil 4-inch ‘mini’ Galaxy S III on October 11th — JK Shin, head of Samsung Mobile Communications, confirmed today that his company will be releasing a four-inch version of the Galaxy S III on October 11th in Germany. Shin announced the news during a meeting with Korean press on Wednesday.

A new look for TweetDeck — Today we updated the TweetDeck app on all our supported platforms - web, Chrome, Mac and Windows. The update is live now on web.tweetdeck.com. If you use the Windows app, just restart to trigger an auto-update. Chrome app users should restart Chrome to update …

Apple iPod touch review (2012) — Part MP3 player, part tablet — part point-and-shoot? — It all started with an iPod touch, a gift from my parents years ago. I've since bought a half-dozen more iPods, two iPhones, an iPad, and a MacBook Air. Somehow I'm sure Apple planned it that way.

Apple Choice of IPhone Aluminum Said to Slow Down Output — This Expert Has Five Big Problems With the iPhone 5 — Apple Inc. (AAPL)'s iPhone 5 supply shortfall is being exacerbated by a quality-control crackdown at Foxconn Technology Group that's designed to cut the number of devices shipped …

On deck for 2013: The end of the baseball ticket … Major League Baseball wants to stop selling tickets. That is, the kind printed on card stock with perforated edges and a U.S. Constitution's worth of disclaimers crammed onto the back in three-point type.

Yahoo CTO Ash Munshi Has Left — Yahoo CTO Ash Munshi has left the company, a spokesperson confirmed to Business Insider after we inquired. — He was at Yahoo for about a year, having been appointed shortly after Carol Bartz was fired as CEO. A source familiar with Yahoo's inner workings told us …

Here's Business Insider's Crazy New Strategy to Boost Ad Revenue — Sponsored Content Business, ‘Brand Insider’ Expected to Generate 50% of Ad Revenue — Get ready for more slideshows on Business Insider, but this time with a twist: they'll be paid for by an advertiser and likely include some nod to a brand's product or service.

Twitter Says Its Ads Make Money for Politicians — Can you sway someone's vote with 140 characters? Hard to tell. But you can get them to cough up some money for your campaign. — That's the thrust of a new study from Twitter and Web traffic tracker Compete out this afternoon.

Senator Opens Investigation of Data Brokers — The multibillion-dollar data brokerage industry, a growing force in online marketing, is coming under siege. — On Wednesday, Senator John D. “Jay” Rockefeller, a Democrat from West Virginia, opened an extensive investigation into nine leading information brokers.

IO Data raises $90 million, eyes IPO — A big vote of confidence for the modular model. — FORTUNE — IO Data Centers has raised $90 million in new venture capital funding, just one month after landing a major client win with Goldman Sachs. This brings the Scottsdale …